Full Stack Software Engineer

CaringBridge is a nonprofit health platform that provides tools for sharing health journeys, coordinating care, and connecting caregivers with support. The Full Stack Software Engineer develops cloud-based serverless components for its SaaS platform, contributing to design, prototyping, production implementation, technical research, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities:

• Expertly develop cloud-based “single-page serverless application” components (front-end and back-end), pipelines, data flows, and related infrastructure in AWS, using Lambda (Python), Cognito, AppSync, Step Functions, Kinesis, DynamoDB, React plus multiple ancillary technologies
• Contribute architectural ideas along with technology expertise to cross-functional teams designing next-generation serverless infrastructures and adaptive user interfaces
• Coordinate with technical architects and Engineering management to identify and implement technology best practices
• Implement prototypes for iterative feedback
• Research technical solutions and third-party products for possible integration, keeping colleagues and management informed of the evolution of appropriate solutions
• Contribute documentation, test automation, and technical presentations appropriately

Requirements:

• Excellent technical, communication and collaboration skills are required, along with commitment to enabling individual colleagues and the team
• 2+ years of experience developing SaaS applications on AWS required
• 5+ years of related software development required
• 2+ years of experience developing modern “single-page applications” using React required
• Proficiency in AWS serverless application components including Lambda, Cognito, AppSync, Step Functions, Kinesis, DynamoDB, S3, and related technologies
• Experience with Apollo, GraphQL, and related ancillary technologies
• Knowledge of browser caching, browser compatibility issues, W3C standards, accessibility guidelines, responsive design, usability and front-end performance optimization
• Knowledge of Git, CI/CD concepts, test automation and modern Agile SDLC processes required
• Expertise with Terraform, Velocity, and ancillary technologies is a definite plus
• Experience with a CMS such as Contentful or Builder.io is a plus